Atropine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a pt who developed a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following meds should the nurse anticipate administering? a. furosemide b. dexamethasone c. heparin d. atropine CORRECT ANSWER C. Heparin heparin is an anti-coagulant, used to prevent the enlargement of the existing clot or formation of new clots. A nurse is caring for a client who develops a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first? a. Give morphine IV b. ...

sinus rhythm regular rhythm Set by SA node at 60 to 100 bpm P waves normal normal qrs PR 0.12 - 0.2 normal qrs less than 0.10 wide qrs is greater than 0.12 Sinus Tachycardia 100-160 bpm SA node reduced time for ventricle filling assess for SOB or chest pain a prolonged QT interval more prone to arrhythmia NSR reflects the heart's normal electrical activity, providing synchrony between the atria and the ventricles. Sinus tachycardia occurs when the sinus no...

What drug is used to treat sinus bradycardia? - Answer-Atropine 0.5mg Do you pace sinus bradycardia? - Answer-Yes, with external or transvenous pacemakers What drugs should you HOLD with sinus bradycardia? - Answer-Digoxin and beta blockers How do you treat sinus tachycardia? - Answer-treat the underlying cause What drugs are used to treat sinus pause/block? - Answer-Atropine 0.5mg or epinephrine What type of pacemaker is used to treat sinus node disease (sinus pause/block)? - Answer-Atrial...

PICU V1 Relias Questions with complete solution Why isn't atropine given first for bradycardia in pediatric patients? - ANSWER-The majority of pediatric resuscitations can be resolved when their airway and breathing is restored. Your patient has a viral pneumonia with copious secretions requiring suctioning. What supplies would you gather to complete the task? - ANSWER-Appropriate size catheter, oxygen, gloves, mask & gown. What are the signs that an asthmatic is getting better? - ANSWE...

UCLA EKG Test Questions And Answers, All Verified AV node rate 40-60 bpm SA node rate 60-100 bpm Purkinje fibers rate 20-40 bpm PR interval is from _ to _? beginning of P wave to beginning of Q wave QRS interval is from _ to _? beginning of Q to end of S QT interval is from _ to _? beginning of Q to end of T PR interval normal duration 0.12-0.20 s QRS normal duration 0.04-0.12 s QT interval normal duration 0.36-0.44 Normal Sinus Rhythm (N...

Loyola EMS System Entry Questions and Answers 100% Correct Patient needing restraint must be restrained in what position Semi Fowlers Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can they not do? 18, they cannot consent for themselves unless child abuse is suspected What is an emancipated minor? Patient between the ages of 16-18 that have demonstrated ability and capacity to manage own affairs and live independently of parents or guardians. When can a minor consent for themself or t...

Sharp ESO Exam 2024 Questions and Answers eso - Answer ️️ -established medical orders to be administered in the ABSENCE OF A PHYSICIAN an eso competent nurse is competent in the knowledge of: - Answer ️️ -identification and tx of life-threatening conditions RRT brings what to the bedside - Answer ️️ -critical care etCo2 - Answer ️️ -co2 measured at the end of each breath which measurement reflects CO during cpr? - Answer ️️ -etco2 what can we use to measure effectiven...

Exam 2: NUR2755/ NUR 2755 (Latest 2023 / 2024): - Multidimensional Care/ MDC IV Rasmussen- 75 Questions and Verified Answers-Graded A- Rasmussen 1. A client with neurogenic shock is receiving phenylephrine infusion through a left forearm IV. Which assessment information obtained by the nurse indicates a need for immediate action? a. Client's IV infusion site is cool and pale b. Client has warm, dry skin on the extremities c. Client has an apical pulse rate of 58 beats/min d. Client's ur...

NGN HESI MED SURG Exam Questions and Answers (with Rationales) Latest update 2024/2025 GRADED A+. A client is being discharged following radioactive seed implantation for prostate cancer. What is the mostimportant information that the nurse should provide to this client’s family? A. Follow exposure precautions. B. Encourage regular meals. C. Collect all urine. D. Avoid touching the client. Rationale: Clients being treated for prostate cancer with radioactive seed implants should be in...

Epinephrine therapeutic uses - Correct Answer-rapid onset medication used in emergency to treat anaphylaxis, asthma, status asthmaticus, cardiac arrest S/E of Epinephrine - Correct Answer-nausea,vomiting, agitation, sweating, HA, pallor, insomnia, weakness, dizziness, hypo/hyperglycemia, restlessness A/E of Epinephrine - Correct Answer-palpitations, tachycardia,hypertension,dyspnea increased effects with TCAs & MAOIs Nursing Process with adrenegic agonist - Correct Answer-notify MD if epi ...